This week's Photo Hunt theme is 'covered'.
Yet again I turn to Italy for my inspiration - especially since we'll be boarding a plane and heading there again on Thursday. :-)
Two things came to mind . . .
The firstwas how often buildings in Italy are often covered with art or advertisements while they are under repair. You'll notice that the Palazzo Ducale in Venice is covered with such an ad.
The second thing that I thought about was the wonderful covered walkways in Northern Italy - clearly designed to protect those underneath from the elements - as well as add precious building space within cramped medieval towns . Bologna's famous covered sidewalks (porticoes) seem to stretch for miles, revealing history, culinary treats, shopping opportunities, and providing safe passage from the rain and snow of the winter motor show week.
Ah now I envy you You will have plenty of inspiration and not just for future PH themes! Have a great time in Italy
Posted by: jams o donnell | October 01, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Ah, bella Italia! enjoy your trip, I enjoyed these pictures :)
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Posted by: Mar | October 01, 2011 at 07:38 AM
What a nice pictures. Oh Italy i like to visit there. happy hunting. mine is up.
Posted by: gengen | October 01, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Wonderful shots for the theme. I love the covered walkways.
Posted by: Carver | October 01, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Great pics for the theme and hope you have a wonderful vacation! I have never been to Italy, but it is on my list of places I hope I have a chance to visit one day :)
Posted by: Sue St Clair | October 01, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Hi Jerry, two beautiful photos for this week's theme. I'm looking forwarding to reading your posts, especially in Naples as I want to do a day trip there from Amalfi. Safe travels and have an awesome time, but of course you will because you're heading to Italia...
Posted by: Kathy (Trekcapri) | October 02, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Nice shots both. I hope you have a wonderful time; I can't wait to read all about it and see your photos! Safe travels to you.
Posted by: Annie | October 02, 2011 at 07:58 AM
both are neat photos for the theme. i especially love the perspective of the second photo. have a great time in Italy.
Posted by: LifeRamblings | October 02, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Thanks for visiting on photo hunt Saturday. I'm taking a break for a few weeks while we're in Italy for vacation.
Posted by: JDeQ | October 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM